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1 Groat - Henry VI London ND
| Silver | 2.9 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VI (1470-1471) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1470-1471 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52370 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Long cross pattee, trefoils in quarters, saltire stops.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
+ POSVI DEVm ADIVTORE’ mEV
CIVI TAS LOn DOn
Lettering (regular font):
+ POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE’ MEV
CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation:
I have made God my helper
City of London
Comment
House of Lancaster, restored (1470-71), Henry VI, Second reign (1470-71), silver groat.Struck at the Tower mint, London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Henry VI (London) ND (1470-1471) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the royal arms on the reverse side, which was a new addition to the coin's design during Henry VI's reign. This shield was added to differentiate the coin from earlier groats that had been issued during the reign of Henry V, and it has since become a distinctive feature of coins from this period.
